Linguine with Smoked Salmon in Cream Sauce

Omit the salt when cooking the pasta if you are using the smoked salmon in this rich dish. The smoked salmon adds all the saltiness you need.


Linguine with Smoked Salmon in Cream Sauce

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces
    packaged dried linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti
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  • 6 ounces
    thinly sliced smoked salmon (lox-style) or cooked fresh salmon
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  • green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
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  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1 tablespoon
    margarine or butter
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  • 1 cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1 tablespoon
    snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
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  • 1 teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 2 tablespoons
    grated Parmesan cheese
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    Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
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Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, cut the salmon into thin bite-size strips; set aside.
3.
For sauce, in a large skillet cook the green onion and garlic in margarine or butter until tender. Add salmon and cook for 1 minute. Stir in whipping cream, snipped or dried dill, lemon peel, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, at a gentle boil about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
4.
Arrange the pasta on individual plates or a large platter. Spoon the sauce over the pasta. If desired, garnish with fresh dill sprigs. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 523, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 18 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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